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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.00, 1,830.74 and 526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.00, 1,830.74 and 526.84 is: 790.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.00 : 1,830.74 = 526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.00/1,830.74 = 526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.00x = 1,830.74 × 526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.00x = 964,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,499.85/1,220.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.58

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